Nottingham Forest vs Fulham: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

Fulham are without a clean sheet in their last four, whilst Forest have scored first in five of their previous six. These two teams do not provide goals regularly with less than 2.5 goals scored in five of the last fixtures involving Forest and six of the last seven involving Fulham. Both of Forest’s home fixtures this season have ended 1-1 and we back this trend to continue. We Predict: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Fulham

Nottingham Forest host Fulham at the City Ground looking to continue their very impressive start to the Premier League season.

• Date: 28/09/24
• Kick-off time: 15:00
• Venue: City Ground

Nottingham Forest remain unbeaten after five league games, sitting eighth with nine points, including a notable 1-0 win at Liverpool, thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi. Fulham, one place behind with eight points, have only lost once, to Manchester United, and recently secured a 3-1 win over Newcastle. Both teams have strong defences, with Forest conceding four goals and Fulham five, suggesting a tight contest. Forest will miss key player Morgan Gibbs-White due to suspension, while Chris Wood, with three goals this season, leads their attack. Fulham's Emile Smith-Rowe and Raul Jimenez also provide goal threats. Historically, Fulham have dominated this fixture, winning eight of the last 11 meetings, though Forest won their most recent clash 3-1 at home.

Nottingham Forest:

Nottingham Forest have gone unbeaten in their last five games, winning two and drawing three. Their first victory came against Southampton, with Morgan Gibbs-White scoring the decisive goal. Two 1-1 draws followed, first in the EFL Cup against Newcastle, where Jota Silva equalized before Forest lost on penalties, and then at Wolves, with Chris Wood scoring early before the game ended level. After the international break, Forest secured a 1-0 win at Liverpool with a Callum Hudson-Odoi strike, and most recently, they drew 2-2 with Brighton, with Ramon Sosa netting the equalizer.

Fulham:

Fulham have enjoyed a strong run in their last five games, winning two and drawing three. Their most recent victory was a 3-1 win over Newcastle, with Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith-Rowe scoring before Reiss Nelson sealed the win in stoppage time. Prior to this, Fulham advanced in the EFL Cup with a dramatic 16-15 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw. They also recorded two 1-1 league draws, first at Ipswich, where Adama Traore equalized after Liam Delap's opener, and against West Ham, where a late Danny Ings goal denied them victory. Fulham's run began with a 2-0 EFL Cup win at Birmingham.

Nottingham Forest:

Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the game after picking up a red card in their last outing against Brighton. Danilo remains out with a serious knee injury, but Willy Boly could return.

Fulham:

Fulham have no new injury concerns to contend with. Their only absentee remains Carlos Vinicius, who has been out with a calf issue.

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